Oven Roasted Turkey With Mojo (Cuban Thanksgiving Turkey)

“This oven roasted turkey recipe is marinated with homemade garlic mojo and Latin seasonings then baked to golden brown perfection.”

- My Dominican Kitchen

Turkey

Key Ingredient

THE RECIPE

– turkey – cilantro – garlic – onion – ground cumin – oregano – sazón, culantro and achiote seasoning – salt – lemon juice, freshly squeezed – celery stalks – carrots – onion

Ingredients:

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SERVINGS

COURSE

Main Course

TIME

3 hrs 45 mins

CUISINE

Latin,  American

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Oven Roasted Turkey With Mojo (Cuban Thanksgiving Turkey)

1. Rinse turkey with a mixture of water and lemon, and pat dry with a paper towel. Let turkey sit in the roasting pan while you prepare the seasoning.

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2. In a food processor or blender, mix the cilantro, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, sazón, salt, and lemon juice.

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3. Rub mixture all over your turkey, both outside and inside the turkey cavity.

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4. Stuff the turkey with celery, carrots, and onions. Place some celery, carrot, and onion pieces in the roasting pan around the turkey. This step is optional.

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 5. Preheat oven to 430°F. Place turkey in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes.

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6. After the 30 minutes have passed, lower the oven temperature to 350°F and cover the turkey with aluminum foil. Continue to bake until the turkey reaches a temperature of 165°F, about 3 hours for a 12-pound turkey.

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7. Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

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Enjoy!

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